Coralline Oolite Formation
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The Coralline Oolite Formation is a limestone formation of Oxfordian (Upper Jurassic) age, found in the Cleveland Basin of North Yorkshire, England.[1]
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Coralline Oolite Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Oxfordian ~163–158 Ma | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Corallian Group |
Sub-units | Coral Rag, Yedmandale, Hambleton Oolite, Malton Oolite, Birdsall Calcareous Grit, Middle Calcareous Grit & Hildenley Limestone Members |
Underlies | Upper Calcareous Grit, Ampthill Clay & Hunstanton Formations |
Overlies | Lower Calcareous Grit Formation & Oxford Clay |
Thickness | 36–60 m (118–197 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Limestone |
Other | Sandstone |
Location | |
Region | North Yorkshire |
Country | England |
Extent | Cleveland Basin |
Type section | |
Location | Filey Brigg, Filey |
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